Tim Lombard (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I join other Senators in condemning what happened in Las Vegas in the past 48 hours. It was a ferocious atrocity which was frightening to watch.I am slightly disturbed by the lack of reaction from the US Government regarding this incident. It has not issued a major statement saying it intends to change its gun laws. Senator Lawless knows much more about the issues in the US than I do. It is frightening to think that the reaction is so weak in so many ways. Perhaps it is time for the Seanad, as a grouping, to approach this issue, perhaps by sending a letter. Something needs to be done. While this is an American issue, we must remember that there are many Irish people living in the US. It is a part of Ireland in so many ways because we have a connection to that part of the world.

The other issue I would like to raise relates to Irish Water.